Carleton University · GEOG 4108

Permafrost

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Understanding permafrost processes and phenomena and how they respond to climate change. Topics include the distribution, development, and degradation of permafrost; interactions between atmosphere, snow, and ground; the thermal and hydrologic regime of permafrost terrain; landforms in permafrost regions; geotechnical consideration in northern construction.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3108 or permission of the Department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3108 or permission of the Department.
  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Understanding permafrost processes and phenomena and how they respond to climate change. Topics include the distribution, development, and degradation of permafrost; interactions between atmosphere, snow, and ground; the thermal and hydrologic regime of permafrost terrain; landforms in permafrost regions; geotechnical consideration in northern construction.

  • Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3108 or permission of the Department.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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